Sam Altman Says AI 'Jobs Apocalypse' He Once Predicted Probably Won't Happen
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has revised his earlier predictions about AI's impact on jobs, stating that a 'jobs apocalypse' is unlikely. He expressed gratitude for being wrong about the extent of job losses, noting that the human aspect of work remains irreplaceable. Altman's shift in perspective comes amid significant developments in the AI industry, including upcoming public offerings for major companies.
- ▪Sam Altman previously predicted that AI would replace most jobs, but now believes that a jobs apocalypse is unlikely.
- ▪He acknowledged that the human element of work is crucial and cannot be replaced by AI.
- ▪Altman's change of heart coincides with major AI companies preparing for public offerings and facing challenges in justifying AI costs.
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Throughout his rise to becoming one of the most influential CEOs in artificial intelligence, OpenAI’s Sam Altman made repeated bold assertions about the impact that the new technology would have on jobs. He has said that AI will “probably replace most of the jobs people do today,” that entire job categories will be “totally, totally gone,” and that those impacted by the dramatic shifts will “find all sorts of new things to do".Now, however, Altman appears to have changed his tune, saying he is “delighted to be wrong” about the impact AI would have on employment.Read More: The Real Economics of AI and Jobs"I don't think we're going to have the kind of jobs apocalypse that some of the companies in our space advocate or talk about," he said during a virtual interview at a Commonwealth Bank…
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